Table 2.
Comparison of baseline primary and secondary outcome measures between real-tDCS (n = 21) and sham (n = 21) groups
| Variable | Group | p-Value | Test | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real tDCS | Sham | |||
| THI | 69.95 ± 10.01 | 66.67 ± 9.66 | t = 1.082; p = 0.286 | Independent Sample t |
| BDI | 27.14 ± 3.92 | 25.68 ± 3.51 | t = 1.289; p = 0.205 | |
| BAI | 26.76 ± 3.79 | 24.95 ± 4.45 | t = 1.616; p = 0.114 | |
| Distress | 6.81 ± 0.928 | 7.11 ± 1.09 | t = -0.914; p = 0.367 | |
tDCS transcranial direct current stimulation; BAI Beck anxiety inventory; THI Tinnitus handicap inventory; BDI Beck depression inventory
*Values are in mean ± SD